The Effective Use of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses in Integrated Care: Policy Implications for Increasing Quality and Access to Care.
J Behav Health Serv Res
; 45(2): 300-309, 2018 04.
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| ID: mdl-28484943
ABSTRACT
In the last ten years primary care providers have been encouraged to implement integrated models of care where individuals' medical and mental health needs are addressed holistically. Many integrated models use Psychiatric Mental Health (PMH) nurses as case managers and select exemplars use PMH Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) as providers. However, the potential value of PMH nurses in integrated health care remains unrealized by health care planners and payers, limiting access to services for the populations most in need of comprehensive care approaches. This current situation is partially fueled by insufficient knowledge of the roles and skill sets of PMH nurses. In this paper, the PMH RN and APN skill sets are detailed, demonstrating how effective use of these nurses can further the aims of integrated care models. Finally, outlined are barriers and enabling factors to effective use of PMH RNs and APNs and attendant policy implications.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Enfermagem Psiquiátrica
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Prestação Integrada de Cuidados de Saúde
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Papel do Profissional de Enfermagem
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Prática Avançada de Enfermagem
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Behav Health Serv Res
Assunto da revista:
CIENCIAS DO COMPORTAMENTO
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PESQUISA EM SERVICOS DE SAUDE
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SERVICOS DE SAUDE
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos